BIO
SEIKI YUKIMOTO
SOULBLEED
After spending his early adult years on the lower east side of New York City studying and eventually playing trumpet with his roommate the acclaimed trumpeter Don Cherry, Seiki “Yuki” Yukimoto returned to Osaka, Japan with a renewed musical vision. His inspiration led him to form Soulbleed, a group famous for its jam sessions and passionate style. Seiki Yukimoto plays both the trumpet and quena at these usually sold out events.
The recently released double CD “Six Sense Live” is the fourth for Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed. Mr Yukimoto was just featured in Jazz Japan and extensively interviewed in Japan’s Jazz Critique magazine where more biographical information can be found.
Extra! Extra!
Seiki Yukimoto featured in the brand new Japanese Jazz Magazine Jaz.In
Starting December 2023
Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed’s music have been featured in the inaugural #1 issue of Jaz.In, a new Jazz magazine in Japan which defines itself as “The Shape of Jazz Media to come.”
music
Exodus From Jazzyland
2014
In their debut CD Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed showcase the band’s edgy and exciting style of jazz. These dynamic sounds were recorded live in Osaka Japan at the free flowing jam sessions that have fueled the band’s soaring popularity. Original compositions are by by Seiki Yukimoto and arranged by Soulbleed.
TRACKS
1. GET MY VOODOO DOWN | 2. WIND AND SOUND | 3. SLEEPLESS NIGHT | 4. MARIA | 5. DON’S MELODIES
MUSICIANS
Seiki Yukimoto (trumpet, quena), Ko Shimizu (bass), Rikiya Higashihara (drums), Osama Soda (synthesizer and keyboard), Mitsuhiro Furuya (saxophone) and Takumi Seino (guitar).
Where We Were
2017
This explosive second live recording shows the full range and power of Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed . It contains three of their most popular tunes including “Without You,” “Eye of Typhoon” and “Tempest.” The bands sassy improvisational style is highlighted in these recordings.
TRACKS
1. WITHOUT YOU | 2. EYE OF TYPHOON | 3. SON DE NEGRO | 4. SOUL ROCK | 5. NEW COMER | 6. TEMPEST
MUSICIANS
Seiki Yukimoto (trumpet, quena), Ko Shimizu (bass), Rikiya Higashihara (drums), Osama Soda (synthesizer and keyboard), Mitsuhiro Furuya (saxophone) and Takumi Seino (guitar), with special guest Craig Holiday Haynes (drums).
The Echoes of New York City
2019
The hauntingly beautiful tune “Echoes of New York City” with Seiki Yukimoto skillfully playing the quena sets the tone for this collection of music. It is followed by “Underground Train” a tribute to the years he spent riding the subway when Seiki Yukimoto lived in New York City. Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed invite you to join them in this spiritual musical journey through the city in this live recording.
TRACKS
1. SUITE 1988 a) Pandemonium b) Conflict c) Peace | 2. AFTER THE RAIN | 3. THE ECHOES OF NEW YORK CITY | 4. UNDERGROUND TRAIN | 5. MORNING GLORY | 6. BLUE SNOW | 7. UMA FLOR DA FLOR, SE HÁ AMOR
MUSICIANS
Seiki Yukimoto (trumpet, quena), Ko Shimizu (bass), Rikiya Higashihara (drums), Osama Soda (synthesizer and keyboard), Mitsuhiro Furuya (saxophone), Takumi Seino (guitar) and Takashi Shirayama (guitar), with special guest Craig Holiday Haynes (drums).
Six Sense Live
2021
The latest collection of music by Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed contains more of the rhythm based riffs that characterizes their innovative style. This recording features new arrangements of their most popular tunes. Included in this collection is the ethereal and rambunctious tune “Maria” along with a medley of “Reaching to Heaven” and the sizzling sounds of “The Tempest.” In this live recording Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed showcase their well honed jazz improvisational skills.
TRACKS
1.WITHOUT YOU | 2. EYE OF TYPHOON | 3. MORNING GLORY | 4. CHAKRA | 5. AFTER THE RAIN | 6. MARIA “OSAMU SOLO” | 7. THE ECHOES OF NEW YORK CITY | 8. MEDLEY: NEWCOMER -–SIX SENSE | 9. MEDLEY: REACHIN’ TO THE HEAVEN –TEMPEST | Bonus Track on DVD: BLUE SNOW
MUSICIANS
Seiki Yukimoto (trumpet, quena), Ko Shimizu (bass), Rikiya Higashihara (drums), Osama Soda (synthesizer and keyboard), Mitsuhiro Furuya (saxophone), Takumi Seino (guitar) and Takashi Shirayama (guitar).
– CD and Covers produced by Feeltone Music (Japan). –
UPCOMING SHOW
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet –
Featuring Annette St. John
At Baja Bluet | Gion/Kyoto, Japan | May 1st, 2024
Doors open at 7:00 pm | 2 Shows Starting at 7:30 pm
FUTURE SHOWS
May 2nd, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Featuring Annette St. John
At Zatto Four | Imazato/Osaka, Japan
Doors open at 6:30 pm | 2 Shows Starting at 7:30 pm
May 3rd, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Featuring Annette St. John
At Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival 2024 | Takatsuki/Osaka, Japan
Festival Starting at 10:00 am
May 4th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Featuring Annette St. John
At Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival 2024 | Takatsuki/Osaka, Japan
Festival Starting at 10:00 am
May 5th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Featuring Annette St. John
At Mori no Megumi | Sakai/Fukui, Japan
Doors open at 3:30 pm | 2 Shows Starting at 4:00 pm
May 6th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Featuring Annette St. John
At New Port | Toyama, Japan
Doors open at 2:30 pm | 2 Shows Starting at 3:00 pm
May 18th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Special Jazz Jam Session and Open Mic.
At Studio & Cafe Make | Osaka, Japan
Doors Open at 1:30 pm | Starting at 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
May 26th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Jam Jazz Session and Open Mic.
At JK Rush | Takatsuki/Osaka, Japan
Starting at 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
June 2nd, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto with Shoji Hano and Dior Feiler
At Blue Note Naramachi | Nara, Japan
Starting at 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm
June 2nd, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto with Shoji Hano and Dior Feiler
At Kali Yuga | Osaka, Japan
Starting at 7:30 pm
June 5th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet with Shoji Hano and Dior Feiler
At T-BONE | Osaka, Japan
Doors open at 7 pm | 2 Shows Starting at 7:30 pm
June 6th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet with Shoji Hano and Dior Feiler
At Zac Baran | Okazaki/Kyoto, Japan
Opens at 6:00 pm
June 15th, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Special Jazz Jam Session and Open Mic.
At Studio & Cafe Make | Osaka, Japan
Doors Open at 1:30 pm | Starting at 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
June 23rd, 2024
Seiki Yukimoto Quintet – Special Jazz Jam and Open Mic.
At JK Rush | Takatsuki/Osaka, Japan
Starting at 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
MEMORIES
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